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Cutting Guide
Figure 13
Basic Cutting Procedure
This unit is designed for trimming small branches and limbs up to 6 in. in
diameter
.
Practice cutting a few small limbs using the following technique to get
the "feel" of using the Saw before you begin a major sawing operation.
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Take the proper stance in front of the tree with the Saw OFF (
Figure 11
on
page 7).
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Squeeze the Trigger and let the Chain accelerate to full speed before entering
the cut.
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Keep the Saw running the entire time you are cutting, maintain a steady
speed.
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Allow the Chain to cut for you; exert only light downward pressure. If you
force the cut, damage to the Bar, Chain, or unit can result.
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Push and Pull – This reaction force is always opposite to the direction the
Chain is moving when it is in contact with the wood. Thus, the operator must
be ready to control the PULL when cutting on the bottom edge of the Bar,
and PUSH when cutting along the top edge.
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Do not put pressure on the Saw at the end of the cut.
Pruning
Pruning is trimming limbs from a live tree.
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Remove long branches in several stages.
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Cut lower branches first to allow the top branches more room to fall.
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When pruning trees it is important not to make the finishing cut next to the
main limb or trunk until you have cut off the limb further out to reduce the
weight. This prevents stripping the bark from the main member.
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Under cut the branch 1/3 through for your first cut. Your second cut should over cut to drop the branch off (
Figure 12
). Be
prepared to balance the weight of the Pole Saw tool when the limb falls.
NOTE:
For the second and final cuts (from top of limb or branch), hold front Cutting Guide against the limb you are cutting (
Figure 13
). This
will help steady the limb and make it easier to cut. Allow the Chain to cut for you; exert only light downward pressure. If you force the
cut, damage to the Bar, Chain, or Motor can result.
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Now make your finishing cut from the topside of the branch smoothly and neatly against the main member so the bark will grow
back to seal the wound.
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Release the Trigger ON/OFF Switch as soon as the cut is completed. Failure to follow proper cutting procedures will result in the
Bar and Chain binding and becoming pinched or trapped in the limb.
Limbing
Limbing is removing branches from a fallen tree.
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You should cut limbs one at a time. Remove the cut limbs from the work area often to help keep the work area clean and safe.
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Cut branches under tension from the bottom up to avoid binding the Pole Saw.
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Keep the tree between you and the Pole Saw while limbing. Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch you are cutting.
If the Saw Becomes Pinched or Trapped
1. Wait for the Blade to stop, wait five (5) minutes for the Saw to cool, remove the Battery and wear gloves to protect your hands
from the Chain teeth.
2. If you can reach the limb from the ground, lift the limb while holding the Saw. This should release the “PINCH” and free the Saw.
3. If the Saw is still trapped, call a professional for assistance.
Minimize Kickback
Kickback may occur when the moving Chain contacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the Guide Bar or when the wood
closes in and pinches the Pole Saw in the cut. Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the Guide Bar can cause the Chain to dig into
the object and stop the Chain for an instant. The result is a lightening fast, reverse reaction, which kicks the Guide Bar up and back
toward the operator. If the Pole Saw is pinched along the top of the Guide Bar, the Guide Bar can be driven rapidly back toward the
operator. Either of these reactions can cause loss of Saw control, which can result in serious injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the
safety devices built into the Saw. As a Pole Saw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or
injury.
You should follow the following precautions to minimize kickback:
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Before you start the unit, make sure the Pole Saw is not contacting any object.
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Always grip the Pole and Handle firmly with both hands when unit is running. Place one hand on the Pole and your other hand
on the Molded Handle with your thumbs and fingers encircling the Pole and Handle. A firm grip together with positioning the
Handle against your body will help you maintain control of the Saw if kickback occurs.
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Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions.
Load
First Cut
1/3 Diameter
Second Cut
Finishing Cut
Figure 12
